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Rifle Scopes Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5-29x56 APRS illumination

Paul_R

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I've had an issue with illumination on these scopes.

Right side of the reticle is brighter than the left side and has a bit of bleeding. First scope was bad enough that I sent it back to Athlon. They couldn't fix it and sent me a new scope (Thanks for great customer service!).

Unfortunately the new scope does the same thing though not as pronounced. It's usable but irritating.

Anybody else have this issue with this scope?
 
Mine looks fine to me. I can see how mayyyyyybe the right side is a hair brighter but it’s not a problem


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Yep, looks like mine. The first one was much worse. Maybe I'm just spoiled by perfect illumination from Vortex :unsure:

Glass is way better with the Cronus so I suppose it's a wash.
 
The illumination on mine is slightly brighter on the right but it’s only an issue when I’m practicing ninja delta seal maneuvers in my tactical jammies with the light off at home.

Illumination in not a big priority for me.